HEALTH

Dr. Nail Özhan, a Medical Oncology Specialist at Denizli Private Egekent Hospital, stated that one of the most important risk factors for lung cancer is smoking, saying, "Medications developed for specific characteristics of cancer cells have less ...

The 2024 Science Badge of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine was awarded to Prof. Dr. Michael Lim, the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, recognized for his pioneering work in the fields of neurosurgery and oncology. The award ceremony took place on November 8 at Istinye ...

Pediatric Specialist Dr. Ş. Zeynep Haskalp Arıkan emphasized that infectious diseases spread rapidly during the autumn period, stating, "The most fundamental way to protect against these diseases is to pay attention to hygiene rules. Teach your child to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds..."

Prof. Dr. Aysun Bay, who has made significant contributions in the field of botany, highlighted the cultural, religious, and ecological importance of plants. Prof. Dr. Bay noted the connections from Turkish Shamanism to Jewish traditions, from Ural-Altaic cultures to Central Asian shamanistic beliefs ...

Sudden increases and decreases in blood sugar levels can lead to diabetic retinopathy, which affects the blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer responsible for vision, according to Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu ...

17-year-old Burak Kahya, who has been receiving warnings from his mother to "stand up straight" for a long time in Antalya, was taken to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bozduman at a private hospital with the belief that he could be treated with a brace by his family. In his assessment,...

Otitis media, also known as middle ear inflammation, is an infection of the cavity located behind the eardrum. Most cases of middle ear inflammation occur especially during the winter months and during the transition to spring. Daycare centers, kindergartens, and...

Psychologist Buse Şimşek, who states that traumas experienced during childhood have a long-lasting impact on romantic relationships, says, "This situation affects how the person behaves in the relationship, their attitudes towards trust and intimacy, and their attachment style...

Persistent bloating, stomach problems, and abdominal pain can be early signs of ovarian cysts. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kumru emphasizes that regular check-ups and taking symptoms seriously can mitigate the risks posed by ovarian cysts ...

The "12th Gastroenterology Surgery and 2nd National Liver Transplant Congresses", which will last for 3 days, have started in Malatya. The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the Ministry of National Education, the Gastroenterology Surgery Association, Liver Transplant...

Hamide Akman, who underwent a heart transplant in Turkey for the first time 27 years ago, said, "I met my teacher Ömer Bayezid 27 years ago, and the diagnosis for the transplant was made. When I had the transplant, my child was 4 years old. Now, I have married off...

The President of the Health Tourism Federation, Prof. Dr. Aysun Bay, emphasized Turkey's rising leadership in the field of health tourism and stated that digitalization and technological innovations will transform the sector. Health tourism is rapidly growing worldwide ...